The whole problem was that her family never had a chance to get their noses IN. Terri's family (mother, father, brother, sister) unanimously wanted to take her home and care for her IN THE FAMILY.
It was only her estranged husband --- who had long abandoned her maritally, socially, and medically --- and who could personally benefit from her prompt demise --- who was empowered by the courts to seek her death.
This wasn't a case about "strangers sticking their noses in." As soon as Michael Schiavo abandoned his marriage, his guardianship should have been removed and given to HER FAMILY, who never abandoned her; who loved her and wanted to take her home.
And as for the disability groups rallying to her cause: they, more than anybody, know what it is to have their rights taken away and put in the hands of dubious "guardians" who could end up pushing them down the exit ramp.
A terrible precedent. I hope it never happens to you.
Excellent post.
Thank you.
Terri's husband WAS her family.
So very well articulated - your grasp of the Schindler situation expressed in less than 150 words and every one true.
Kudos
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